Is the Testosterone Crisis Real? The Numbers Behind the Headlines | Signal Ep 1

Is the Testosterone Crisis Real? The Numbers Behind the Headlines | Signal Ep 1

Author: Barbell Medicine April 14, 2026 Duration: 40:36
A quarter of men start testosterone without a single lab test. Most boosters don't work. And the "testosterone crisis" headline is half testing artifact, half waistline. Two physicians walk through what the data actually shows. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com * Check out Factor: http://factormeals.com/bbm50off * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/bbm Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hosted by the team at Barbell Medicine, the Barbell Medicine Podcast delves into the complex intersection of health, fitness, and medical science. Rather than offering quick fixes, the discussions here are grounded in evidence-based practice, exploring how training, nutrition, and lifestyle intersect with long-term well-being. You’ll hear nuanced conversations that challenge common fitness myths and provide practical insights applicable to both everyday lifters and clinical populations. Episodes often feature deep dives into rehabilitation, strength programming, pain science, and metabolic health, all delivered with a focus on applying robust scientific principles to real-world scenarios. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to move beyond oversimplified advice and understand the “why” behind effective training and sustainable health practices. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and accessible explanations that make the latest research relevant to your own goals.
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Direct Line April 2026: Stopping Ozempic and Lifting With Osteopenia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Stop a GLP-1 and about two thirds of the weight loss comes back within a year. Three randomized withdrawal trials (SURMOUNT-4, STEP 1 extension, STEP 4) and a new BMJ 2026 systematic review of 37 RCTs and nearly 10,000 a…
Medical Mystery: The Man Who Got Weaker When He Started Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:46
A 43-year-old man starts exercising and ends up in the ER with a CK over 100x the upper limit of normal. His doctor says it’s from training. We don’t think so. In this episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki…
Overtraining Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, and What's Actually Going On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:05
In 2022, researchers conducted the most rigorous systematic review ever performed on overtraining syndrome — looking specifically for controlled studies that documented a human transitioning from a healthy training state…
How-To Fix Your Stalled Progress (Strength Edition) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:09
Lifting more weight doesn't always mean you've gotten stronger. In this foundational session, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki introduce the Fitness-Fatigue Model to explain why "stalled" progress is often jus…